Sailish.com is totally proud and very grateful that West Coast Sailing has signed on as a sponsor. I know West Coast Sailing as a customer, sailor and supporter of Laser and all small-boat sailing in the region. And believe me, supporting Lasers is no small task these days. Their boundless energy and focus have put more butts in boats than can be counted. They know that what’s good for sailing is good for business. West Coast Sailing works closely with community sailing centers in the area to get kids (and adults) on the water.
You’ll see the West Coast Sailing logo proudly displayed on sailish.com, and that will of course be linked to their site. If you don’t know already, WCS deals in RS Sailing boats, Laser (or is it ILCA??) Hobie, Weta and others. They’re also experts in parts, clothing and assorted gear. Check them out.
This is good incentive for sailish to make sure we get the small boat scene covered properly. Any of you small boat sailors who want to contribute, please do! Racing, sailing, programs. Whatever will further our sport and make it accessible to more people.
With that said, alert reader Nate Creitz pointed out this video on the RS Feva (his son Dieter and crew Conrad Miller gave the British kids a good run for their money a couple years ago at Worlds). Alert reader Mike Johnson pointed out that the video creator was note cited – so we’ll take care of it. It’s Charles Dasher and his website is https://www.dasherfilms.com/.
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.